Who pays buyer protection on SilentSale®?
On SilentSale®, buyer and seller each contribute to SilentCover®. Both sides are protected equally under the Terms.
Check both totals
Buyers should check the order total including delivery. Sellers should review their earnings preview. The same contribution formula applies to each side before any eligible adjustments.
How it works on SilentSale®
SilentCover® is a discretionary protection service under the SilentSale® Terms. Both sides protected equally: buyer and seller each contribute £0.30 + 3% of the item price. Decisions depend on the Terms and evidence.
£10 item: buyer pays £0.60 SilentCover®, seller pays £0.60. Before delivery and any eligible adjustments, the buyer pays £10.60 and the seller receives £9.40.
There are no listing costs. The standard seller contribution to SilentCover® is deducted after a successful sale; review your earnings preview.
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Who pays buyer protection on SilentSale®?
On SilentSale®, buyer and seller each contribute to SilentCover®. Both sides are protected equally under the Terms.
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Sources
- SilentSale® Terms and Conditions: payment, protection, acceptance and evidence rules. Checked 2026-10-02. §3.1–3.3, §6.1–6.5, §3.2.1, §3.2.2, §3.5.1